Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs

Freeport-McMoRan; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Federal Government Relations to lead the development and execution of the company's federal government affairs strategy, advising executive leadership and coordinating with policymakers and coalitions.

The role requires at least 10 years in federal government relations, a bachelor’s in a relevant field, and strong communication and policy-analysis skills, with onsite work in DC and limited travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum ten years of federal government relations experience including advocacy leadership.
• Experience advising senior executives and directing cross-functional policy initiatives.
• Expert knowledge of federal legislative and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of the federal government affairs strategy.
• Advise executive leadership on legislative, regulatory, and political matters.
• Coordinate engagement with policymakers, agencies, and coalitions.
• Oversee policy positions, briefings, testimony, and advocacy materials.
• Prepare senior leaders for interactions with federal policymakers and stakeholders.
• Manage PAC governance, consulting partners, and industry coalitions as needed.
• Support governance and compliance in political engagement activities.

Skills

Executive presence

Policy expertise

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Policy advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Law, Business, Communications

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Washington, DC is seeking a Director of Federal Government Relations to lead the development and execution of the company's federal government affairs strategy, advising executive leadership and coordinating with policymakers and coalitions.

The role requires at least 10 years in federal government relations, a bachelor’s in a relevant field, and strong communication and policy-analysis skills, with onsite work in DC and limited travel.